Baccanalia

08/09/2026

🎪 Michaelmas at Bishop Middleham 2026 🎪

Join us this Saturday for a village fair in Bishop Middleham Leisure Park.

📅 Saturday 12 September
⏰ 1pm to 6pm
📍 Bishop Middleham Leisure Park

Expect storytelling, live music, family rides, games, food, drinks, local stalls and community activities throughout the day.

🐶 Dog Show at 4:30pm
Registration opens from 3pm. Categories include:
🏆 Prettiest Girl
🏆 Most Handsome Dog
🏆 Dog the Judge Would Like to Take Home

Come along, bring the family, bring the dog, and enjoy an afternoon celebrating village life, local heritage and Michaelmas tradition.

24/08/2026

We’re looking for friendly, reliable people to join the AGLOW 2026 stewarding team at Auckland Palace.

Help welcome thousands of visitors, experience the event from behind the scenes and become part of the team bringing this spectacular light trail to life.

No previous experience is needed, as we provide full training. You don’t need to be available for every date either!

💜 Great atmosphere
✨ Different roles
🙌 Friendly team
💷 Competitive pay

Ready to join us?

👉 Apply now: baccanalia.co.uk/work-with-us

07/08/2026

Byker, this one’s for you… 👀

02/08/2026

WOW… what a weekend! 🙌

We kicked things off on Friday with Street Food Carousel in Aycliffe, and what a night it was! The town centre was packed, the atmosphere was brilliant, and it was great to see everyone having such a good time.

Then on Saturday, we headed to Church Square for our first ever Street Food Carousel in Hartlepool. Thank you to everyone who joined us. It was lovely seeing so many people enjoying the food and free mini golf. 🍔

And in the middle of it all, Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town launched! 🎄A limited number of Early Bird tickets are available, saving you around 30%. Take a look at all the ticket options and book yours here: https://baccanalia.co.uk/bishop-aucklands-christmas-town/

The fun doesn’t stop there…

📍 This Friday, Street Food Carousel returns to Bishop Auckland Market Place from 4pm until 9pm, with great entertainment and plenty of food choices.

🎪 Then on Saturday, you’ll find us at Priory Green for Byker Community Trust's Family Fun Day! If you’re local, get yourself along. There’ll be bubbles, circus skills and plenty more happening throughout the day.

What a start to August!

31/07/2026

15/07/2026

🎪 Bishop Auckland Family Festival is returning for its third year on Saturday 15th August 11-4pm.

The event has become one of the town's favourite summer events, bringing the community together for a day of fun, family and making memories.

With so much to see and do, you can enjoy live entertainment in the Jr Big Top, family activities, workshops, performances and plenty more throughout the day.

Family Festival is about bringing people together. It's a welcoming, inclusive event where everyone can feel part of the day.

This event is proudly brought to you by Baccanalia and made possible through the continued support of Bishop Auckland Town Council.

02/07/2026

Bishop Auckland is still in the race to see if we are through to final bidding for Town of Culture 2028.

Today, alongside towns from across the UK, we're celebrating the launch of the official UK Town of Culture digital map by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

As part of our bid, we've created a digital postcard that captures the creativity, heritage and community spirit that makes Bishop Auckland such a special place.

Thank you to everyone who has supported our bid so far. Whatever the outcome, we're incredibly proud to be representing Bishop Auckland on the national stage.

14/06/2026

What a day. ❤️

Yesterday's Bishop Auckland Pride 2026 was everything we hoped it would be and more.

As a small team, events like this take months of planning, preparation and hard work behind the scenes. From the first ideas and meetings through to event day, a huge amount of effort goes into creating a safe, welcoming and enjoyable experience for everyone who attends.

That's why seeing so many people come together to celebrate, support one another and enjoy the day meant so much to us.

The atmosphere was incredible. From the live performances and family activities to the conversations, laughter and community spirit, Bishop Auckland showed exactly what makes this town so special.

We would like to thank our supporters, Bishop Auckland Town Council, Hiyed CIC and Bishop Auckland College, whose support helped make the event possible. Thank you also to our performers, traders and event staff who played such an important role throughout the day.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who attended. Every person who came along helped create the welcoming, positive and inclusive atmosphere that made the day such a success.

We are incredibly proud of what was achieved by a small team with a big vision, and we're already looking forward to what comes next.

Thank you for being part of it. 💜

11/06/2026

A busy weekend ahead for the Baccanalia team! 🎉

First up on Friday 12 June, we're heading to Stanley for another fantastic Street Food Carousel, bringing together delicious food from local traders, sweet treats, live entertainment and a great atmosphere for all ages.

Then on Saturday 13 June, it's time for Bishop Auckland Pride 2026. We're looking forward to a fantastic day at Bishop Auckland College, packed with live entertainment, family activities, community stalls, delicious food and drinks, and performances from Joe Mcelderry, Tess Tickle and many more. With something for all ages, it's set to be a brilliant celebration of community, inclusivity and pride ❤️

Whatever you're joining us for this weekend, we can't wait to see you there!

10/06/2026

"One of Bishop Auckland's biggest summer celebrations."

Thank you to The Northern Echo for the coverage ahead of Bishop Auckland Pride this weekend. 🌈

With Joe Mcelderry, Tess Tickle & The Dragettes, family activities, food, bars and community stalls, there's never been a bigger Pride programme in Bishop Auckland.

🎟 £1 entry
📅 Saturday 13 June
📍 Bishop Auckland College
⏰ 2pm–7pm

Who's joining us? 👇

North East singer Joe McElderry is set to headline Bishop Auckland Pride this weekend, with tickets priced at just £1.